The Lakers missed out on the revenue from their typical long playoff run, as well.

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The Blackhawks didn't win the Stanley Cup during their 28-year playoff run.

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You can bet that every NHL player is rooting for a long playoff run by the Leafs, if it is not at the expense of their own team.

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